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AK08 FZJ

2008 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,894 mi
Last recorded149,894 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 FZJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2022 149,894 miles

Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable n/s/f and o/s/f (6.1.7 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 134,047 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable n/s/f and o/s/f /covers fitted (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 123,089 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 120,472 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 109,726 miles

Accident damage to the NS rear wheelarch

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Rear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 106,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Accident damage to the NS rear wheelarch

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Rear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 98,059 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 98,059 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 84,007 miles

Both front tyres are worn on edges.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 84,007 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres are worn on edges.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 70,811 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 70,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 56,705 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 56,705 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 41,480 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Jul 2011 29,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side front tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 6 Jul 2011 29,807 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side front tyre worn on outer edge.

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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AK08 FZJ is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 82,149 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK08 FZJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK08 FZJ registered?

AK08 FZJ is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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